The EDMONTON OPEN MIC FESTIVAL

Organizational Partner Application Form

Community Takes the Stage - and your organization is part of the ecosystem.

Fill out the form to get your Partner Promotion Package:

logos, posting schedule, templates and more...

The Edmonton Open Mic Festival celebrates the interconnected network that makes community music possible. Music educators, arts organizations, community leagues, music therapists, musician associations, charity groups—you all play essential roles in nurturing Edmonton's grassroots music culture.

When you partner with the festival (at no cost to you), you take the stage alongside performers and venues, showing the public how organizations like yours strengthen the fabric of community music. Your work becomes visible. Your mission connects with new audiences. Your impact multiplies.

Why Partner With Us?

• Showcase your role in the music ecosystem: Festival-goers discover how your organization supports community musicians, preserves musical traditions, or strengthens neighborhoods through music.
• Connect with your community: Meet performers, music lovers, families, and fellow organizations who share your commitment to accessible, inclusive music-making.
• Expand your reach: Whether you're recruiting students, seeking volunteers, building membership, or spreading awareness—the festival brings together exactly the people you serve.
• Strengthen the network: Build relationships with other organizations working in music education, community development, and cultural programming across Edmonton.

Who Are Organizational Partners?

We welcome partnerships with:

• Music educators and schools teaching the next generation
• Arts councils and cultural organizations supporting creative expression
• Music therapy programs using music for healing and wellness
• Musician associations and unions advocating for artists' rights and livelihoods
• Community leagues hosting music events and performance spaces
• The Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues coordinating neighborhood culture
• Charity organizations using music for fundraising and community building
• Music preservation groups documenting and celebrating Edmonton's musical heritage
• Instrument repair shops and music stores keeping the tools of music accessible

If your organization touches community music in any way, you belong at this festival.

Partnership Opportunities

• Information booth or display: Share materials, talk with attendees, demonstrate what you do to support community music
• Stage presence: Introduce a performer, share a brief message about your work, connect your mission to the music
• Collaborative programming: Co-host a workshop, demonstration, or interactive activity that serves both our audiences
• Cross-promotion: We promote your programs; you help spread the word about the festival through your networks
• In-kind support: Contribute services, expertise, or resources that help the festival succeed
• Custom partnerships: Have an idea? Let's talk about how we can amplify each other's work

What Partnership Looks Like

• Visibility: Your organization's name and logo on festival materials, website, and signage
• Connection: Direct access to an engaged audience of community music participants
• Collaboration: Ongoing relationship beyond the festival—building Edmonton's music community year-round
• Recognition: Your role in the music ecosystem becomes visible and valued

For info on partnerships contact Tom at production@edmontonopenmicfestival.ca.

"Music is a powerful force for community-building... Events like Community Music Day help bridge the gap, offering an opportunity for diverse musicians to connect with larger audiences and for Edmonton's rich musical talent to be celebrated in a more inclusive and accessible way."
 — Christy Morin, Arts on the Ave

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